North arrow symbol
Also called Plant north
The north arrow fixes the isometric to the plant. It points along one of the three isometric axes, usually to plant north, so every leg of the line can be read as north, south, east, west, up or down.
Isometric
What the north arrow symbol means
The north arrow fixes the isometric to the plant. It points along one of the three isometric axes, usually to plant north, so every leg of the line can be read as north, south, east, west, up or down.
How it is drawn
Piping isometric, common form
An arrow along an isometric axis marked N. Many isometrics also show plant coordinates.
Isometric SVGWhere you see it
Every isometric, usually in a corner of the drawing area.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the north arrow symbol look like?
An arrow along an isometric axis marked N. Many isometrics also show plant coordinates.
Where is a north arrow used?
Every isometric, usually in a corner of the drawing area.
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